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Unrenewed: ‘Vinyl’ and a brief history of pickup reversalshttp://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/unrenewed-vinyl-and-a-brief-history-of-pickup-reversals/
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/more-tv-news/unrenewed-vinyl-and-a-brief-history-of-pickup-reversals/#commentsWed, 22 Jun 2016 20:35:27 +0000http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=494438HBO on Wednesday canceled “Vinyl,” which would not be all that unusual for a show that has weak ratings and a fairly high budget, as it did.

What made it unusual, however, was the fact that four months ago, HBO said it was renewing “Vinyl” for a second season. The pickup came four days after a premiere that managed only 764,000 same-day viewers but was seen as a vote of confidence in creator Terence Winter (a veteran of “The Sopranos” and “Boardwalk Empire”) and producers that included Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger.

Now, with a new person in charge of HBO’s programming — Casey Bloys took over for Michael Lombardo in May — the channel has opted to scrap a planned revamping of the show for Season 2 and devote the budget it would have used to other projects.

That’s a fairly common thread in the handful of shows that have been unrenewed in recent years. Here are a few examples.

‘Tell Me You Love Me’ (HBO, fall 2007)

What it was: A drama about three couples, their relationships and their sex lives that featured more graphic and realistic depictions of sex than is typical on premium cable, by a long shot.

What happened: It was renewed midway through its first season, but the following summer, creator Cynthia Mort said she and HBO mutually agreed not to press ahead: “Given the considerable amount of time that has passed and despite the best efforts of everyone involved, we were unable to find the direction of the show for the second season.”

‘Southland’ (NBC, spring 2009)

What it was: A cinema verite-style cop show shown that followed LAPD beat cops (Ben McKenzie and Michael Cudlitz foremost among them) and detectives (including Regina King) on and off the job.

What happened: The show debuted to mostly positive reviews and decent ratings (about 10 million tuned into the premiere) in April 2009. NBC picked up the show for a second season and produced six episodes but never put it on the air. Pick your reason: It was too dark for its assigned 9 p.m. timeslot; it was too expensive relative to its so-so ratings; there was regime change at NBC.

TNT eventually picked up the show and aired those six episodes produced for NBC along with three additional 10-episode seasons.

‘Luck’ (HBO, winter 2012)

What it was: A David Milch-created, Michael Mann-directed drama centering on a recently paroled gambler (Dustin Hoffman) and his associates, set mostly at a horse-racing track. HBO gave it a near-immediate renewal, picking up a second season two days after its on-air premiere.

What happened: Production had started on Season 2 when HBO shut the show down in March 2012, following the third death of a horse used in racing scenes. A 2013 investigation by The Hollywood Reporter showed American Humane Association monitors were often ignored when they requested changes or accommodations for the animals’ safety.

‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ (syndicated, 2013-14)

What it was: Hall’s second go-round as a late-night host was syndicated by CBS Television Distribution and got off to a strong start in the fall of 2013.

What happened: The show’s renewal was announced in February 2014 amid declining ratings. By the end of the season, however, some stations were planning to move the show to less favorable timeslots, which would have made turning a profit much tougher.

‘Hindsight’ (VH1, winter 2015)

What it was: A dramedy about a woman (Laura Ramsey) who, on the eve of her second marriage, is transported back in time to 1995 and sets out to correct what she sees as the missteps she made in her life.

What happened: Critical praise never translated into much of an audience (the show never drew above 367,000 same-day viewers), but VH1 renewed the show midway through the season despite the small numbers. Following a change in management, however, the show was scrapped in summer 2015.

‘The Brink’ (HBO, summer 2015)

What it was: Like “Vinyl” and “Luck,” the comedy series about a chaotic geopolitical situation had several big names attached, including stars Jack Black and Tim Robbins and executive producers Jay Roach (who also directed the premiere) and Jerry Weintraub.

What happened: HBO handed out a renewal about a month after the series premiere. It backtracked in October 2015, saying, “After evaluating our schedule and our programming needs, we unfortunately decided we cannot give The Brink the attention it deserves for a second season.”

CBS Television Distribution has opted not to pick up a second season of the syndicated The Arsenio Hall Show.

The distributor renewed the late night talk show for a second season in February, but changed its mind after several major station groups downgraded the program’s timeslot.

In a statement, CBSTVD said, “”Arsenio is a tremendous talent and we’d like to thank him for all the hard work and energy he put into the show. We’d also like to thank Tribune and all our station group partners for their support of the show.”

Hall added, “”When I started this adventure with CTD and Tribune, we all knew it would be a challenge — I’m gratified for the year we’ve had and proud of the show we created. I’d like to thank everyone on my staff for rallying around me and striving to make the best show possible every night.”

Ratings for Arsenio Hall with sole guest Prince on Wednesday, March 5 averaged a 1.4/3 in the overnights, up 56% from the show’s February 2014 sweep average.

In the key A18-49 demo, Arsenio grew 50% to a 0.6/2, tying the rating for Jimmy Kimmel (0.6/3) and beating much of his late night competion that night, including Nightline (0.4/2), Conan (0.4/1), Craig Ferguson (0.3/2), Chelsea Lately (0.2/1), and others in the highly sought-after demographic.

On the rare television appearance, Prince performed a new tune, Funknroll and took questions from the audience.

Prince also performed the hit track She’s Always in My Hair on Arsenio, as well as premiering new song Mutiny – with his group 3RDEYEGIRL joining him, The New Power Generation and a 30-piece band on stage.

LOS ANGELES – February 26, 2014 – CBS Television Distribution has renewed THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW for a second season, it was announced today by Joe DiSalvo, President of Sales at CTD.

Tribune Broadcasting, a partner in production of the syndicated, late-night talk show, will continue to be the anchor station group, airing the show on 17 stations including in the three largest markets on WPIX, New York, at 11 p.m.; KTLA, Los Angeles, at 11 p.m.; and WGN, Chicago, at 10 p.m.

THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW debuted on September 9, 2013, and is watched by 6.7 million unique viewers weekly. The median age of an ARSENIO viewer is 50.1, which is the youngest among late-night talk shows on broadcast TV season to date.*

“We are thrilled that ARSENIO will be returning for a second season,” DiSalvo said. “We knew Arsenio had a built-in fan base, but he’s also reaching a new generation. This season, ARSENIO has been the youngest late-night talk show on broadcast television and has given our station partners a real alternative for their late-night lineups.”

“Since 9/9/13, I’ve been waking up without an alarm clock,” said host Arsenio Hall. “Producing and hosting my late-night talk show brings me great joy. I’m back where I belong! Thanks to my partners at CBS Television Distribution and Tribune.”

“Arsenio is an incredibly talented host who has connected with his viewers; we look forward to watching the show grow and develop in year two,” said Sean Compton, President Strategic Programming and Acquisitions, Tribune Company.

In addition to Tribune, THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW airs on stations in the Sinclair Broadcast Group, CBS Television Stations, Cox Television Stations, LIN Television and Post-Newsweek Stations station groups. Go to arseniohall.com for a complete station lineup.

THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW is produced by CBS Television Distribution, in association with Arsenio Hall Communications Ltd. and Octagon Entertainment Productions. Arsenio Hall is executive producer. John Ferriter is executive producer.

“THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW” NEARLY DOUBLES ITS TIME PERIOD RATINGS IN ITS DEBUT LAST NIGHT

New Syndicated Talker Is #1 Late-Night Show on Broadcast Television in Key Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Demos in Local People Meter Markets

Top Late-Night Show in Los Angeles; #1 In Adults 18-49 and 25-54 in New York

LOS ANGELES, CA – September 10, 2013 – THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW made its debut in late night yesterday with an 1.9 HH rating/4 share, nearly doubling its time period average, according to Nielsen Media Research metered market ratings (primary runs only).

ARSENIO’s 1.9 was a +90% increase over the September 2012 time period average of a 1.0/2. ARSENIO also built upon its lead-in average (1.6/3) by 19 percent.

ARSENIO beat every other late-night talk show on broadcast television in the key demos of Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 (in the 25 Local People Meter markets).

· ARSENIO was #1 in Adults 25-54 with a 1.2/5, ahead of all other late-night broadcast veterans.

· ARSENIO was #1 in Adults 18-49 with a 1.0/4, ahead of all other late-night broadcast shows.

Market highlights include:

· Airing on Tribune’s KTLA in Los Angeles, ARSENIO was the #1 late-night talk show with a 3.2 HH rating. It was also #1 in the time period.

· Airing on Tribune’s WPIX in New York, ARSENIO was #1 late-night talk show in adults 25-54 with a 1.5 rating and #1 in Adults 18-49 with a 1.2 rating. It was #2 in households with a 1.6, beating all talk show competition except Letterman.

In the first episode, Hall welcomed comedian and actor Chris Tucker as his first guest, as well as surprise guests Snoop Dogg and Paula Abdul and a tape appearance by Jay Leno.

THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW airs in syndication. It is anchored by the 17 stations in the Tribune Broadcasting station group, which is also a partner in the show. Check local listings for stations and time slots.

THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW is produced by Eye Productions Inc., in association with Arsenio Hall Communications Ltd. and Octagon Entertainment Productions, and distributed by CBS Television Distribution. Arsenio Hall, John Ferriter and Neal Kendall are executive producers.